MCCS in the News

Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges

October 24, 2023

Inside Higher Education

Maine is an example of the outsize impact on enrollment a free college program can have when coupled with a robust pathway program. Read More

Fall enrollment up 16 percent at Maine’s community colleges

October 18, 2023

The enrollment increase is a record high of 19,477 students this fall, surpassing the record set in 2011. Read More

Maine’s community colleges are engines of growth and opportunity

September 29, 2023

Bangor Daily News

Today, we are proud to celebrate what they have become, for Mainers, their families, Maine businesses, and for a stronger state economy. Read More

Free Maine community college tuition program must be made permanent

September 29, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Kids who never saw themselves as “college material” are legitimately going to college. Read More

Early Fall Enrollment up 18 Percent at Maine’s community colleges

August 31, 2023

The increase in community college students is expected to result in more transfer students going to four-year colleges. Read More

Maine’s Community Colleges Join College Completion Accelerator to Boost Student Outcomes and Completion Rates Nationwide

August 30, 2023

Maine’s community colleges will join the 80+ colleges across 11 states that will work to eliminate barriers to student success and higher education attainment. Read More

An aging state looks to colleges to keep its economy humming

August 16, 2023

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Ed reports on MCCS’ efforts to jump start work-force training programs for incumbent workers and those looking to begin or switch careers. Read More

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Short Term Workforce Training Highlighted

August 3, 2023

The EvoLLLution

Short-term workforce training programs at Maine’s community colleges are highlighted in this series of articles, discussing various aspects of the programs and how to connect short-term workforce graduates to degree and certificate programs for lifelong learning that is relevant, accessible, and affordable for everyone. Read More

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Connecting Adult Ed Programs and Community Colleges

July 26, 2023

Inside Higher Ed

The Maine Department of Education has placed advisers on all seven of Maine’s community colleges to help students bridge the gap between adult education programs and colleges. Read More

Governor Mills and other officials gather around a heat pump and listen to an instructor at the training lab at Kennebec Valley Community College.

Gov. Mills announces new heat pump goal at Kennebec Valley Community College lab

July 26, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Governor Janet Mills announces new heat pump installation goal at Kennebec Valley Community College heat pump installation training lab to underscore the job creation benefits of meeting the state’s climate goals. Read More